No Man's Land by S.T. Underdahl

Brian came home from Afghanistan.But he brought the war back with him.

If life were a movie, my role would be Emo Kid/Family Loser. My brother Brian would star as Master of the Universe. You might think it would be easy to resent him, but my brother is impossible to hate. Just like everyone else, I’m thrilled to have Brian back home from Afghanistan in one piece. But he’s different now.

Everyone refuses to see my brother’s dark secret. What will it take for them to wake up and face the ugly truth?

Praise for The Other Sister:

“Gently touching and ultimately hopeful, Underdahl lets the reader know that while the past can’t be erased, a new and loving present can be created—a vivid and moving story.”—Kirkus Reviews

“This vivid, realistic portrait of a family in transition will hold readers’ interest to the very last page.”—School Library Journal

Praise for Remember This:

“This demure novel’s veritas provides compelling reading.”—VOYA

“Heart-felt and touching. The mix of serious issues and lighter fare will appeal to a wide audience.”—KLIATT

S. T. (Susan Thompson) Underdahl is the author of RemembeS. T. (Susan Thompson) Underdahl is the author of Remember This and No Man's Land. In addition to writing, Underdahl r This and No Man's Land. In addition to writing, Underdahl is a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in the evaluatiis a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of individuals suffering from brain injury on and treatment of individuals suffering from brain injury or dementia. She is also a clinical supervisor of graduate sor dementia. She is also a clinical supervisor of graduate students at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, whtudents at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where she lives with her family. ere she lives with her family.

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